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Explore new places in your local area, adventure in the UK’s National Parks, or enjoy a coastal getaway with Ordnance Survey, your essential travel companion.

Known for our iconic paper maps, walking guide books, and award-winning OS Maps App, we provide inspiration for your next UK adventure here at Get Outside. From the Shetland Isles to the South West Coast Path, you’ll find plenty of ideas for your next outdoor adventure in the UK.

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cycling coast to coast - Gee on her bike cycling uphill

Coast to Coast – Whitehaven to Sunderland

May 14, 2025
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OS Champion Gee Jackson recounts how embracing the Coast to Coast challenge led her to discover the unwavering support of the outdoor community.

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The finish of The Hebridean Way

Cycling The Hebridean Way

May 13, 2025
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Inspired by the life-changing walk in The Salt Path, OS Champion Meg Collington shares her own empowering adventure cycling the Hebridean Way

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Dunkeld, River Tay

Tay Forest Park Mountain Biking & Electric Beaver!

March 17, 2025
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This challenging mountain bike route takes in the iconic ‘Rake and Ruin’ trail and finishes on the fun flowy ‘Electric Beaver’.

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Cycling in the Cairngorms – Ballater and Royal Deeside

March 17, 2025
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Starting from the picturesque town of Ballater this route takes in the hidden gems of Royal Deeside with rivers, ruins, lochs and mountain views.

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Isle of Purbeck Cycling Route

Isle of Purbeck Cycling Route – Dorset

March 17, 2025
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Isle of Purbeck Cycling – from the stone ruins of Corfe Castle to the Jurassic Coast sea stack and stump of ‘Old Harry Rocks’

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upper derwent valley walk

Upper Derwent Valley Mountain Biking Route

March 17, 2025
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This 20KM Upper Derwent Valley MTB Route is perfect for people who want an adrenaline-fueled bike ride in the Peak District National Park.

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Langstone Harbour

Langstone Harbour Cycle Route – Hampshire

March 15, 2025
2 min read

This flat circular cycle route is perfect for friends and families with children who are comfortable riding for a couple of hours.

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Freshwater Bay Bike Ride

Cycling to Freshwater Bay from Yarmouth

March 7, 2025
2 min read

A fabulous Isle of Wight cycle route to Freshwater Bay from Yarmouth via the Lymington ferry crossing – perfect for a sunrise cycle!

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new forest cycling route

New Forest Cycling Route from Burley to Bolderwood

March 6, 2025
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New Forest Cycling Route: From Burley up through the wooded enclosures on the permitted gravel tracks to the deer sanctuary at Bolderwood

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